Senior/Staff Software Engineer - AI, Search & Knowledge Platforms

Senior/Staff Software Engineer - AI, Search & Knowledge Platforms Santa Clara, California, United States Machine Learning and AI The AI, Search & Knowledge Platforms team builds amazing products and services for Apple's customers while serving as a foundational partner to teams across Apple. The team delivers world-class AI, search, and knowledge systems powering Siri, Apple Intelligence, Safari, and iMessage, and operates the foundational platforms and infrastructure that keep these intelligent experiences running at hyperscale. Our team builds AI/ML CI/CD pipelines that precompile, validate, qualify, package, and deploy all Apple Intelligence and Siri models to over half a billion end-user devices and to Private Cloud Compute inference infrastructure. As a member of the team, you would design and build the services and workflows that power the next generation of on-device and server‑side AI. Description Design, develop, and maintain services and orchestration workflows that validate, qualify, package, and deploy ML models to end‑user devices and Private Cloud Compute servers. Build and evolve the compatibility and versioning systems that target the right models to the right devices, accounting for hardware capabilities, OS versions, feature sets, locales, and inter‑model dependencies. Collaborate with ML, OS, and platform teams to improve the end‑to‑end model release process from qualifying models to production deployment. Responsibilities Proficient in Kotlin or Java, with strong object‑oriented and functional programming skills. Solid understanding of software development processes. Experience with containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker). Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to reason about complex compatibility and dependency constraints. Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to collaborate across large, cross‑functional teams. Minimum Qualifications Proficient in Kotlin or Java, with strong object‑oriented and functional programming skills 5+ years of experience Experience with containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker) Demonstrated experience and ability to collaborate across large, cross‑functional teams Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to reason about complex compatibility and dependency constraints B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent Preferred Qualifications Experience with gRPC, Protobuf, or similar serialization/RPC frameworks. Experience building CI/CD pipelines Experience with workflow orchestration frameworks such as Temporal or job scheduling systems Experience with Python for scripting, automation, or data processing Experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, or similar data stores in high‑throughput environments At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apple Inc.